OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Major Case Enforcement Committee Meeting AGENDA: A. Informal Conference 1. File Numbers 94-09-24L through 94-09-27L B. Discussion of Pending Investigations: 1. File Numbers 97-09-19L and 97-09-20L 2. File Numbers 97-01-26L, 97-04-22L and 97-04-23L C. Verbal Status Reports on Pending Investigations: 1. File Numbers 95-08-39L, 95-08-40L, 95-11-09L through 95-11-14L, and 96-03-06L 2. File Numbers 95-10-03L and 95-10-04L 3. File Numbers 95-07-32L, 96-11-18L and 96-11-19L 4. File Numbers 97-01-25L, and 97-04-15L through 97-04-21L D. Possible Investigation: 1. No file number E. Discussion of appeal by American Express F. Information 1. Cases Pending 2. Major Case summary Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701- 3900, (512) 305-7845. Filed: October 31, 1997, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9714431 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 950F Austin Licensing Committee Meeting AGENDA: A. Review of plans for the November 15, 1997 swearing-in ceremonies B. Review of licensing statistics C. Review of statistical data regarding the registration of partnerships and professional corporations since the last meeting D. Review of statistical data of individuals registered under sec.12,13 and 14 of the Act since the last meeting E. Consideration of new proposed Board Rule 515.11- Exemption from Payment of the Professional Fee for Federal Employees F. Consideration of new proposed Board Rule 515.12- Exemption from Payment of the Professional Fee for State of Texas Employees Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701- 3900, (512) 305-7845. Filed: October 31, 1997, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9714432 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Peer Assistance Oversight Committee AGENDA: I. Presentation by Don Jones with the State Bar's Lawyer Assistance Program II. Discussion of TSCPA Peer Assistance Program Report Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701- 3900, (512) 305-7845. Filed: October 31, 1997, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9714433 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 950F Austin Regulatory Compliance Committee Meeting AGENDA: A. Approval of the Board's financial statements. B. Review of letter received from Senator Jane Nelson concerning a Senate Finance Subcommittee created by Lieutenant Governor Bullock to improve budget efficiency and accountability. C. Review of letter received from John Sharp, Comptroller of Public Accounts, concerning certification of the necessary action taken by the Board to ensure collection of revenues, as required by Rider Number 5, Contingent Revenue, of the General Appropriations Act, House Bill 1, 75th Legislature, Article VIII, Board of Public Accountancy. D. Review of letter received from the State Auditor's Office concerning best practices for internal auditing. Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701- 3900, (512) 305-7845. Filed: October 31, 1997, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9714434 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Qualifications Committee AGENDA: A. Review of November 1997 CPA examination by site B. Review of non-routine exam application from applicant (DOB 10-12-67) C. Review of AICPA advisory grade reporting changes D. Review of Texas ranking of passing candidates by AICPA E. Review of NASBA (ERB) 1997 Management letter recommendation Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701- 3900, (512) 305-7845. Filed: October 31, 1997, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9714435 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: A. Consultation to seek the advice of the Board's attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION) B. Review of AICPA/NASBA matters 1. Report on the NASBA annual meeting 2. Report on Ireland's and Mexico's requests for appraisal by the International Qualifications Appraisal Board 3. Report on the AICPA's Web Site information about the Web Trust Service 4. Response to the public hearing on applicability of SSARS 5. Consideration of nomination of 1998-1999 NASBA vice-chairman nominee C. Report on the Fifth-Year Accounting Student Scholarship program D. Review of Correspondence Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701- 3900, (512) 305-7845. Filed: October 31, 1997, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9714436 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Executive Committee REVISED AGENDA: A. Consultation to seek the advice of the Board's attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION) B. Review of AICPA/NASBA matters 1. Report on the NASBA annual meeting 2. Report on Ireland's and Mexico's requests for appraisal by the International Qualifications Appraisal Board 3. Report on the AICPA's Web Site information about the Web Trust Service 4. Response to the public hearing on applicability of SSARS 5. Consideration of nomination of 1998-1999 NASBA vice-chairman nominee C. Report on the Fifth-Year Accounting Student Scholarship program D. Review of Correspondence E. Continuation of Board committees and possible amendment of Board Rule 505.10. Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701- 3900, (512) 305-7845. Filed: November 3, 1997, 4:02 p.m. TRD-9714540 Thursday, November 13, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Consideration of: Consultation to seek the advice of the Board's attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION); Committee Reports from Executive, Regulatory Compliance, Licensing, Behavior Enforcement, Qualifications, Continuing Professional Education, Peer Assistance Oversight and Major Case Committees; Adoption of Board Rules; Adoption of Agreed Consent Orders, Board Orders and Proposals for Decision. Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701- 3900, (512) 305-7845. Filed: November 3, 1997, 3:42 p.m. TRD-9714525 State Office of Administrative Hearings Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket Number 473-97-1938- Application of TRANSAMERICA TELEPHONE, INC. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, (PUC Docket Number 17777). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: October 29, 1997, 3:34 p.m. TRD-9714345 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Joint Prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket Numbers 473-97-1968 and 473-97-1969 -- Petition of THE VALLEY MILLS EXCHANGE for Extended Area Service (EAS) to the WACO METROPOLITAN EXCHANGES to the FORT WORTH METROPOLITAN EXCHANGE (PUC Docket 14006). Joint Agreement For Extended Metropolitan Service for The ACTON, CRESSON and TOLAR Exchanges To The FORT WORTH METROPOLITAN EXCHANGE (Puc Docket 17630). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: October 30, 1997, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9714382 Texas Department of Agriculture Thursday, November 13, 1997, 8:00 a.m. LaMansion Del Rio Hotel, 112 College Street San Antonio Texas Corn Producers Board REVISED AGENDA: Call to Order Action: Minutes of August 27, 1997 meeting Presentation: 1996-1997 Audit; by Dr. James Dunlap; On Office Committee Recommendations Presentation and Action: On Corn Committee Recommendations -- U.S. Feed Grains Council-Biennial Election Voting Regions- Biennial Election Workplan -- W.I.F.E. Membership/Donation; Recommendations on A.P.E. Committee; On Research Proposals and Oversight Committee Recommendations; On Finance Committee Recommendations; End of Year Audit Update: Patenting Research Findings: Corn Breeder Position Report: Victoria Farm Show Meeting: UDFGC Pioneer Mission. Activity Report: From Executive Director; Adjourn for Executive Session Executive Session: In accordance with Tx.Govt.Code.Ann., sec.551.074, to discuss TCPB personnel; Adjourn Executive Session. Call to Order Discussion and Action: Take action on Executive Session, if necessary; On Executive Director's Employment Contract; Setting time and place of next board meeting. Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Mr. Jerry Don Glover, 218 East Bedford, Dimmitt, Texas 79027, (806) 647-4224. Filed: November 4, 1997, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9714561 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Monday, November 17, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 7271 Wurzbach, Suite 220, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Community Pediatrics/Medical Center Plaza San Antonio Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) Region 8 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; membership/election of officers; strategic plan/statewide service delivery meeting discussion; old business; new business; public comment/announcements; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: October 31, 1997, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9714397 Texas Bond Review Board Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street Austin Planning Session AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Discussion of Proposed Issues A. The University of Texas System -- Revenue Financing System Bonds, Series 1997A and Series 1997B B. The University of Texas System -- Amendment to Revenue Financing System Commercial Paper Program C. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs -- Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (FNMA-Insured Mortgage Loan- Meadow Ridge Apartment Project) Series 1997 D. Texas Veterans Land Board -- Veterans' Land Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 1998A and Series 1998B IV. Other Business A. Discussion of future application by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 501(c)3 bonds for elderly housing units in Sealy, Wharton and Bellville, Texas B. Discussion of federal legislation related to private activity bond volume cap V. Adjourn Contact: Jose Hernandez 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: November 4, 1997, 3:45 p.m. TRD-9714619 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Friday, November 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Licensure and Educational Standards Committee AGENDA: Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: Request for waiver of deadline for continuing education hours: Stuart A. Meyers, D.C., Kevin B. Amen, D.C., Thomas Klesmit, D.C., Theodore L. Koenen, D.C., Kathleen Holmes, D.C. 2. Request for reinstatement of terminated license: Melissa Vrazel- Ramirez, D.C.. 3. Request that Board require professional boundaries seminars as part of continuing education: Todd A. Crabtree, D.C., J.D. 4. Discussion of guidelines used to determine license renewal late fees. 5. Request for waiver of continuing education hours requirement: P.H. Cordero, D.C. 6. Request for waiver of National Board Part IV requirement for licensure: Ken Edwards, D.C. Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6709. Filed: November 3, 1997, 8:12 a.m. TRD-9714464 Friday, November 14, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: 1. Proposed Rules on proper diligence and efficient practice of chiropractic 2. Proposed Amendment to: a. Rule 73.3, Continuing Education, including proposed amendments Published October 17, 1997, 11 TexReg 10228 b. Rule 79.1, Provisional Licensure, published October 17, 1997, 22 TexReg 10229 c. Rule 73.4, Inactive Status d. Rule 75.7, Fees e. Rule 75.1, Grossly Unprofessional Conduct f. Rule 80.1, Delegation of Authority, 3. Plan of review as required by Rider 167 of the Appropriations Act. Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6709. Filed: November 3, 1997, 8:13 a.m. TRD-9714467 Friday, November 14, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Technical Standards Committee AGENDA: Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: 1. Duties prior to licensure: Bill Sheppard 2. CPT Codes within chiropractic scope of practice. Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6709. Filed: November 3, 1997, 8:13 a.m. TRD-9714466 Friday, November 14, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: 1. 92-34, 94-26, 95-05 thru 95-11, 95-191, 95-275, 96-01, 96-161, 96-206, 96- 215, 96-238, 97-01, 97-12, 97-53, 97-54, 97-62, 97-67, 97-70, 97-75, 97-80, 97- 85, 97-87, 97-91, 97-95, 97-97, 97-100, 97-101, 97-115, 97-116, 97-120, 97-121, 97-122, 97-126, 97-128, 97-135, 97-136, 97-141, 97-143, 97-146, 97-147, 97-150, 97-159, 97-160, 97-161, 97-163, 97-170 thru 97-228 2. Complaint comparison 1996-1997 3. Taping of conversations. Contact: John Zavala, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6709. Filed: November 3, 1997, 8:12 a.m. TRD-9714463 Friday, November 14, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: 1. Report of Search Committee for Executive Director. 2. Report on computer system. 3. Evaluation of Performance Measures 4. Employee salary and reclassification discussion. 5. Assistance with preparation of the annual financial report Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6709. Filed: November 3, 1997, 8:12 a.m. TRD-9714465 Friday, November 14, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 102 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The Texas board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Friday, November 14, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action, and/or approval: I. Approval of minutes of last meeting II. Guest Speaker: State Senator Robert Duncan III. Report of the President on activities since last Board meeting IV. A. Enforcement Committee 1. 92-34, 94-26, 95-05 thru 95-11, 95-191, 95-275, 96-01, 96-161, 96-206, 96-215, 96-238, 97-01, 97-12, 97-53, 97- 54, 97-62, 97-67, 97-70, 97-75, 97-80, 97-85, 97-87, 97-91, 97-95, 97-97, 97- 100, 97-101, 97-115, 97-116, 97-120, 97-121, 97-122, 97-126, 97-128, 97-135, 97- 136, 97-141, 97-143, 97-146, 97-147, 97-150, 97-159, 97-160, 97-161, 97-163, 97- 170 thru 97-228 2. Complaint comparison 1996-1997 3. Taping of conversations VB Licensure and Educational Standards -- 1. Request for waiver of deadline for continuing education hours: Stuart A. Meyers, D.C., Kevin B. Amen, D.C., Thomas Klesmit, D.C., Theodore L. Koenen, D.C., Kathleen Holmes, D.C. 2. Request for reinstatement of terminated license: Melissa Vrazel-Ramirez, D.C. 3. Request that Board require professional boundaries seminars as part of continuing education: Todd A. Crabtree, D.C., J.D. 4. Discussion of guidelines used to determine license renewal late fees. 5. Request for waiver of continuing education hours requirement; P.H. Cordero, D.C. 6. Request for waiver of National Board Part IV requirement for licensure: Ken Edwards, D.C. VI. Executive Committee -- 1. Report of Search Committee for Executive Director 2. Report on computer system 3. Evaluation of Performance Measures 4. Employee salary and reclassification discussion 5. Assistance with preparation of the annual financial report VII. D. Technical Standards- 1. Duties prior to licensure: Bill Sheppard 2. CPT Codes within the chiropractic scope of practice VIII. E. Rules Committee -- 1. Proposed Rules on proper diligence and efficient practice of chiropractic 2. Proposed amendments to: a. Rule 73.3, Continuing Education, including proposed amendments Published October 17, 1997, 22 TexReg 10228 b. Rule 79.1, Provisional Licensure, published October 17, 1997, 22 TexReg 10229 c. Rule 73.4, Inactive Status d. Rule 75.7, Fees e. Rule 75.1, Grossly Unprofessional Conduct f. Rule 80.1, Delegation of Authority 3. Plan of review as required by Rider 167 of the Appropriations Act. IX. Items to be discussed for future agenda X. Executive Session- Presentation to the Board of final candidates for Executive Director for selection; 1. William King Brown, 2. Gary K. Cain, Ed.D. XI. G. Appointment of Executive Director XII. The Board may meet from time to time in Executive Session with respect to the above items authorized by Chapter 551 of the Government Code. Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6709. Filed: November 3, 1997, 8:12 a.m. TRD-9714462 Comptroller of Public Accounts Tuesday, November 11, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board Investment Committee AGENDA: I. Program Update II. Discussion of Investment Policy and Guidelines III. Discussion of RFPs for Custodian and Investment Managers IV. Other Business V. Adjourn Contact: Wardaleen Belvin, 111 East 17th Street, Room 1114, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 463-4384. Filed: November 3, 1997, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9714518 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin Board Meeting for the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of minutes of September 8, 1997 Board Meeting IV. Program Update V. Discussion and vote on adoption of program rules amendments VI. Discussion on program soundness report as of August 31, 1997 VII. Discussion and vote on investment policy and guidelines VIII. Discussion and vote on operating budget for 1998 fiscal year IX. Public comment X. Set future Board meetings XI. Adjourn Contact: Wardaleen Belvin, 111 East 17th Street, Room 1114, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 463-4384. Filed: November 3, 1997, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9714517 Texas Corn Producers Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 8:00 a.m. La Mansion Del Rio, 112 College Street San Antonio Committee Meetings AGENDA: 8:00 a.m. -- Finance Committee Call to Order; Review Financial Statements for August, September, October, Review End of Year Audit; Discussion on Executive Director's Christmas Bonus; On Executive Director's Contract; Other Business; Adjourn. 9:00 a.m. -- Research Proposal and Oversight Committee Call to Order; Presentation and Discussion: Requests -- "On-Farm Evaluation of Conservation Tillage on the Gulf Coast of Texas", "Sensitivity of Corn Hybrids to Selected Herbicides' -- "Fertilizer Correlations" -- "Assessment of Corn Inbreds Transformed with the Soybean Lipozygenase 1 Gene for Resistance to Aflatoxin" -- "Influence of Tillage/Cropping Systems on Fertilizer Requirements and Aflatoxin Levels of Corn Crops in South Texas" -- "Alkaline Cooking Quality of Food Corn Hybrids"- "Evaluations and Introgression of Subtropical-tropical and Corn Belt Maize Germplasm for Use in Texas Corn Breeding Programs -- "Optimising Water and Other Resources with Ultra-Narrow Row Production Systems" -- "Implementation of a Producer Organized Areawide Management Program for the Mexican Corn Rootworm in Central Texas" -- "Managing Nitrogen Fertility Rates Under Diverse Growing Conditions in South Texas"; Review 1997 Research Summaries; Other Business, Adjourn. 3:00 p.m. -- Advertising, Promotion and Education Call to Order; Presentation and Discussion -- "Clean Wings Over America"; Update on Agriculture Services Commercials, Larry Desha Commercials; Other Business; Adjourn. 4:00 p.m. C-O-R-N Committee Call to Order; Presentation and Discussion- USFCG Membership Renewal- Biennial Election Voting Region Options and Election Workplan -- WIFE Membership/Donation; West Texas Gas Users Update; Other Business; Adjourn. Contact: Jerry Don Glover, 218 East Bedford, Dimmitt, Texas 79027, (806) 647- 4224. Filed: November 4, 1997, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9714562 State Board of Dental Examiners Friday, November 21, 1997, 8:30 a.m. until conclusion William Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Main Lobby Area, HR-102 Room Austin Settlement Conference Hearing AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Discuss, consider and vote on making a settlement offer for the following complaints: A. 96-079-0920K and 96-164-1129 B. 97-309-0121 C. 96-469-0618VF D. 97-259-1117 E. 96-347-0402 and 96-319-0310 F. 95-296-0516 III. Executive Session to discuss pending contemplated ligation and/or a settlement offer pursuant to sec.551.071, Tex. Gov't. Code VTCS 1996. A. 96-079-0920K and 96-164-1129 B. 97-309-0102 C. 96-469-0618VF D. 97-259-1117 E. 96-347-0402 and 96-319-0310 F. 95-296-0516 Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Eighth Floor, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: November 4, 1997, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9714552 State Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. C.E.E.D., State Highway 191 and FM 1788 Odessa Local Employee Committee Midland/Odessa AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Reading of the previous meeting minutes 3. Review results of the current campaign 4. Review and critique campaign strategies, goals, timelines, and procedures 5. Review the 1997-1998 budget and expenditures 6. Adjournment Contact: Percy Symonette, 1209 West Wall, Midland, Texas 79701, (915) 685-7700. Filed: November 5, 1997, 10:25 a.m. TRD-9714682 Employees Retirement System of Texas Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 8:30 a.m. ERS Auditorium -- ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Streets Austin ERS Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Internal Audit Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 1997 2. Adjournment Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texs 78701, (512) 867-3336. Filed: November 4, 1997, 10:56 TRD-9714564 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. ERS Auditorium -- ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Streets Austin ERS Board of Trustees AGENDA: Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texs 78701, (512) 867-3336. Filed: November 4, 1997, 10:56 TRD-9714563 Texas Ethics Commission Friday, November 14, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.010 Austin AGENDA: The commission will take roll call: hear comments by the commissioners and the executive director, and communications from the public; approve the minutes of the September 12, 1997 meeting; briefing, discussion, and possible action to waive certain fines assessed for late filing of campaign finance reports, lobby reports, or personal financial statements; public discussion and possible action on the adoption of the new rule determining the form of the statement that may be used on political advertising to indicate that a candidate or political committee subscribes to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices; discussion and possible action in response to the following Advisory Opinion Request Numbers 413, 414, 415, 416, 418, 419, 420, 421 and 422; adjourn. Contact: Tom Harrison, Sam Houston Building, Tenth Floor, 201 East 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5800. Filed: November 5, 1997, 11:51 a.m. TRD-9714691 Texas Genetics Network Friday, December 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Advocacy, Inc., 7800 Shoal Creek Austin Texas Genetics Network (TEXGENE) AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: public comments, adoption of the minutes of the September 18, 1997, meeting; Interagency Council for Genetic Services (IAC) (report on IAC legislative activities); items for information which may require committee action (charging for newborn screening; Title V. request for proposals review process; Sunset review; amendment to Bylaws; and recognition of Dr. Lin Fu); strategic planning (Texas Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention state agency; and survey results); program coordinator item (budget status); progress toward the Texgene Funding Grant objectives (member/committee assignments); and the setting of the next meeting date. For ADA assistance, call Suzzanna C. Currier, (512) 458-7695 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Judith Livingston, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7111, extension 2129. Filed: November 4, 1997, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9714605 Interagency Council for Genetic Services Friday, December 5, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Advocacy, Inc., 7800 Shoal Creek Austin AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: public comments, adoption of the minutes of the September 18, 1997, meeting; Texas Genetic Network (TEXGENE) report (TEXGENE status); agency activities (Texas Department of Health; Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; Texas Department of Human Services; the University of Texas System; and the Contractors' representative); program coordinator item (budget status); progress toward legislative mandates and members' assignments (interim study on genetics); announcements/comments; and the setting of the next meeting date of March 20, 1998. For ADA assistance, call Suzzanna C. Currier, (512) 458-7695 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Judith Livingston, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7111, extension 2129. Filed: November 4, 1997, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9714606 Texas Growth Fund Tuesday, November 4, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1000 Red River Austin Board of Trustees EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: 1. Review and approve TGF Management Corporation's Fourth Quarter 1997 Budget Request and authorize Transfer Notices for same. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: The meeting is being called as an emergency meeting by telephone conference call, pursuant to sec.sec.551.124 and 551.045 of the Texas Government Code, due to the reasonably unforeseeable situation of the unavailability of a quorum by physical appearance and the critical importance of addressing and resolving the matter described in the above agenda item. Each part of the telephone conference call meeting will be open and audible to the public at the location specified above. Contact: Janet Waldeier, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 980, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-3100. Filed: October 30, 1997, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9714373 Texas Department of Health Tuesday, November 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.120, University of Texas Campus, 2305 East Campus Drive, 26th and Red River Austin Abortion Facility Ad Hoc Rules Task Force AGENDA: The task force will introduce members and guests, and discuss and possibly act on: a review of draft rules for Texas Abortion Facility Reporting and Licensing (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 139); setting future committee and subcommittee meeting dates; and public comment (may be limited to three minutes per comment). To request an accommodate under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: October 30, 1997, 10:14 a.m. TRD-9714357 Monday, November 17, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board Grievance Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: reconsideration of case 97-03; and a settlement recommendation in case 97-03. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Belva Alexander, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7111. Filed: November 4, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9714603 Monday, November 17, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board, Grievance Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: reviewing flow charts and examining the outcome of the charts; breakdown of the components of the flow charts into writing assignments; determine any existing written rules concerning the flow chart components; make writing assignments; evaluate this meeting's process; and set the date and time of the next meeting. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Belva Alexander, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7111. Filed: November 4, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9714604 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee AGENDA: Welcome and introductions; Approval of Summary Notes for September 3, 1997 meeting; Approval of Summary Notes for November 5, 1997 subcommittee meeting Physician Education Loan Repayment Program; Approval of summary Notes for August 6, 1997 Subcommittee Meeting Rural and Public Health Rotation Program; Presentation and Discussion of Recommendations from the Subcommittee Regarding the Physician Education Loan Repayment Program; Public Health Rotation Program - - Update; Discussion of Results of September 1, 1997 Survey of Primary Care Residency Programs, Participants, and International Medical Graduates Relevant to Family Practice Programs. Data collection issues; Overview of Family Practice Residency Program Funding for Fiscal Year 1998, Projected Funding Impact of Rider 37; Discussion of Results of Internal Auditor's Report on the Family Practice Residency Program; and Other Business. Contact: Kathy Celestino, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6212. Filed: October 31, 1997, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9714426 Thursday, November 13, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.100B, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Joint Advisory Committee-Coordinating Board/State Board of Education/State Board for Educator Certification/Texas Workforce Commission/Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness AGENDA: Approval of minutes from June 24, 1997 meeting; Report on School-to-Work and School-to-Welfare programs- Bill Hammond, Commissioner, TWC; Labor Needs of High-Tech Manufacturers in Texas- Savitri Saldana, Sematech; Status Report on the Centers for the Professional Development of Teachers- SBEC Staff; Project teacher Bound; Helping Teacher's Aides Become Teachers -- Dr. John Anderson and Dr. Deborah Porter, Texas A&M University -- Texarkana; "College Prep" Curricula -- Status, Scope, Effectiveness -- THECB Staff; and Dual Enrollment (High School/College) -- General Discussion , THECB staff. Contact: Marshall Hill, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: November 3, 1997, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9714492 Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission Friday, November 21, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room Five Austin Commission Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting III. Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve Employee Suggestions Submitted to the State Employee Incentive Program IV. Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve 1997 Productivity Bonus Applications V. Report on Administrative Matters VI. Adjournment Contact: M. Elaine Powell, P.O. Box 12482, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-2393. Filed: November 5, 1997, 1:57 p.m. TRD-9714700 Texas Department of Insurance Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 2:00 p.m. William P. Hobby Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 100 Austin AGENDA: Under Docket Number 2317, the Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of 28 TAC sec.sec.3.3001, 3.3002, 3.3018- 3.3020, 3.3038, 3.3039, 3.3050, 3.3052, 3.3054, 3.3057, 3.3061., 3.3070-3.3074, 3.3079, 3.3081, 3.3092, 3.3110, concerning hospital, medical and surgical coverage. The proposed amendments, new section and the statutory authority for the proposed sections, were published in the August 29, 1997 issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 8584). Contact: Sylvia Gutierrez, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 6327. Filed: October 31, 1997, 11:12 a.m. TRD-9714403 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 2:00 p.m. William P. Hobby Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 100 Austin AGENDA: Under Docket Number 2318, the Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of 28 TAC sec.sec.21.1101-21.1110, concerning certification of creditable coverage. The proposed amendments, and the statutory authority for the proposed sections, were published in the August 29, 1997 issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 8597). Contact: Sylvia Gutierrez, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 6327. Filed: October 31, 1997, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9714402 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Monday, November 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 4th Floor Conference Room Austin Enforcement Division, Staff Leasing AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Donald C. Pope, President, Texag Enterprises, Inc. for engaging in staff leasing services without a license, two counts, in violation of Tex. Labor Code Ann. (The Code) sec.91.020(a)(2), pursuant to the Code, chapter 91; Texas Gov't. Code Chapter 2001 (APA), the Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art. 9100 and 16 TAC Chapters 60 and 72. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 31, 1997, 3:37 p.m. TRD-9714452 Monday, November 10, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 4th Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against and revocation of license of the Respondent, Maurice Arnold Welch, for the following violation: the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation issued a Final Order, In the Matter of Maurice Arnold Welch, Docket Number ACR 1995000356C, assessing an administrative penalty of $6,000 due and payable by April 26, 1997. On May 29, 1997 the Commissioner of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation adopted the Final Order. The Respondent failed to pay the administrative penalty of $6,000 due April 26, 1997, in violation of 16 Tex. Admin. Code sec.75.90, pursuant to the Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Arts. 8861 and 9100, the Tex. Gov't. Code, Ch. 2001 and 16 Tex. Admin. Code Chs. 60 and 75. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 31, 1997, 3:37 p.m. TRD-9714451 Monday, November 10, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 4th Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Billy Davis, Doing Business As Associated Home Improvements, for performing air conditioning and/or refrigeration contracting without a license under the Act in violation of the Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art. 8861 (the Act) sec.3B, pursuant to the Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Arts. 8861 and 9100, the Tex. Gov't. Code Ch. 2001 and 16 Tex. Admin. Code Ch. 60 and 75. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 31, 1997, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9714450 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 4th Floor Conference Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the following Respondents: Flagship Inn; Fletcher's Restaurant and Grill; Gilbert Properties; Good News Pentecostal; Le Mans Apartments; Lockhart Laundry and Cleaners; Munoz Washateria; Neblett Food Company; Hal and Luc Nguyen; Northside Cleaners; and Carl Nugent for failing to pay inspection/certification fees to obtain certificates of operation for Respondents' boiler(s), a violation of Tx. Health and Safety Code Ann. (the Code) Ch. 755 and 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC) Ch. 65, pursuant to the Code and Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 9100; Tex. Gov't. Code Ch. 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Ch. 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 31, 1997, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9714449 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 4th Floor Conference Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the following Respondents: Jay Nye; Oakwood Apartments; Oakwood Terrace Apartments; OK Cleaners; One Hour Cleaners (Irving); One Hour Martinizing-Paris; and Paradise Center for failure to pay boiler inspection/certification fee(s) to obtain certificates of operation for the above named Respondents' boiler(s), a violation of Tx. Health and Safety Code Ann. (the Code) Ch. 755 and 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC) Ch. 65, pursuant to the Code and Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art. 9100; Tex. Gov't. Code Ch. 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Ch. 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 31, 1997, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9714448 Thursday, November 13, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor Conference Room Austin Enforcement Division, Staff Leasing AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the Respondent: Mark J. Haag, President, Hire Solutions, Inc., for engaging in staff leasing services without a license in 1996 and 1997, a violation of Texas Labor Code Annotated (the Code) sec.91.011 and 16 Texas Admin. Code (TAC) sec.72.20, pursuant to the Code, ch. 91; Texas Government Code ch. 2001 (APA), the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated art. 9100 and 16 TAC chs 60 and 72. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: November 4, 1997, 9:13 a.m. TRD-9714548 Thursday, November 13, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 4th Floor Conference Room Austin Water Well Drillers Advisory Council AGENDA: A. Call to Order B. Roll Call and Certification of Quorum -- Approval of Minutes -- Meeting September 25, 1997 C. The Council will elects its officers for FY 1998. D. Report on investigations and complaints E. Discussion of qualifications and recommendations on applicants for certification F. Discussion and recommendations on applications for driller-trainee registration. G. Council will make recommendations to the Department on consumer complaints. H. Discussion of Water Well/Pump Installer Rule Changes I. Staff Reports J. Open Session/Public Comment K. Discussion of date, time and location of next Council meeting L. Adjournment Persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Lyn Cox at (512) 463-7880 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Steve Wiley, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-8876. Filed: November 5, 1997, 12:56 p.m. TRD-9714582 Thursday, November 13, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the Respondent: William A. Dawson, for failing to maintain insurance requirements from March 3, 1993, to November 26, 1996, in violation of 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC) sec.75.40, pursuant to the Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Arts. 8861 and 9100, the Tex. Gov't. Code Ch. 2001 (APA) and 16 T.A.C. Chs. 60 and 75. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: November 4, 1997, 9.13 a.m. TRD-9714547 Thursday, November 13, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the Respondents: James Renfroe and Mike Pryor;, for performing air conditioning and/or refrigeration contracting work without a license under the Act (two counts), a violation of Tex. Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann.art 8861 (the Act) sec.3B; failing to provide consumers proper installation, service and mechanical integrity (two counts), a violation of the Act sec.5(a), and for advertising for the contracting of air conditioning and refrigeration contracting work withouth first obtaining a license inviolation of 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC) sec.75.22(a), pursuant to the Act and the Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art 9100, the Tex. Gov't. Code Ch. 2001 and 16 TAC Chs. 60 and 75. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: November 4, 1997, 9:10 a.m. TRD-9714546 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room Austin Texas Industrialized Building Code Council AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Record of Attendance III. Approval of Minutes of May 1, 1997 meeting IV. Department Update V. Old Business -- Arrow Mobile Structures VI. New Business A. Manufacturers' request for variance of procedure for units not inspected B. Procedures for site inspections 1. Temporary foundation systems 2. Inspections of foundation systems C. Third party inspector criteria 1. Certification requirements 2. Special inspector category D. Contract requirements 1. Monitoring inspector 2. Certification inspections E. Code interpretations from TPIA's and manufacturers F. Approval of third party inspectors, third party inspection agencies and design review agencies VII. Public Comment VIII. Next Meeting IX. Adjournment Persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Caroline Jackson at (512) 463-7348 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Jimmy G. Martin, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7356. Filed: November 5, 1997, 12:56 p.m. TRD-9714583 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday, November 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. -- James Lindsay Kirkpatrick, MD, Rankin, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. -- Gerald Leslie Tweddell Wilson, MD, Lubbock, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. -- Robert A. Manion, MD, Junction, Texas Modification Request, 9:00 a.m. -- Weldon Fred Butler, MD, Odessa, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m. -- Edward Lee Patten, MD, Houston, Texas Termination Request, 11:00 a.m. -- Frank Allen Vickers, MD, Pasadena, Texas Probation Appearance, 11:00 a.m. -- Donald W. Smith, MD, Spring, Texas Probation Appearance, 11:00 a.m. -- T. Jose Antonio Tovar, MD, Houston, Texas Probation Appearance, 11:00 a.m. -- Jean-Charles Simon, MD, Houston, Texas Executive Session under the Authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495B, sec.sec.2.07(B) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Information has come to the attention of the Agency and require prompt consideration. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: October 30, 1997, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9714374 Friday, November 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. -- Floyd Leon House, MD, Edinburg, Texas Modification Appearance, 9:00 a.m. -- William Justus Head III, MD, Harlingen, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. -- James Thomas Cammack, MD, Kerrville, Texas Modification Request, 10:00 a.m. -- Clarence Gordon King, Jr., MD, San Antonio, Texas Termination Request, 10:00 a.m. -- Keith E. Kesler, DO, Austin, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m. -- Ira Mark Levin, MD, Austin, Texas Termination Request, 11:00 a.m. -- Frank Allen Vickers, MD, Pasadena, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m. -- Romeo Rojas Walsson, MD, San Antonio, Texas Probation Appearance, 11:00 a.m. -- John H. Shary III, MD, Edinburg, Texas Probation Appearance, 11:00 a.m. -- Art Glenn Smith, MD, Kerrville, Texas Probation Appearance, 11:00 a.m. -- Dennis Alan Uldrich, MD, San Antonio, Texas Probation Appearance, 1:00 p.m. -- Charles Devere Chamberlain Jr., MD, Brenham, Texas Probation Appearance, 1:00 p.m. -- John Henry Kimmons Jr., MD, Fort Worth, Texas Probation Appearance, 1:00 p.m. -- Ernest Douglas Swersky, MD, Dallas, Texas Probation Appearance, 1:00 p.m. -- Gregory Gerard Hubbard, DO, Dallas, Texas Termination Request, 3:00 p.m. -- Bernice Anderson, DO, Corpus Christi, Texas Modification Request, 3:00 p.m. -- Joseph John Martinez-O'Hara, MD, Brownsville, Texas Executive Session under Authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495B, sec.sec.2.07(B) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: October 30, 1997, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9714375 Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Spur 59 off US Highway 75 North, Room 203 Huntsville Executive Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Public Comments III. Approval of Minutes IV. Committee Reports --Program/Research Committee --Planning Legislative Committee V. Council Agenda VI. Director's Report --Sunset Update --Technical Assistance Manual Adjournment Contact: Marcia L. Powders, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78758, (512) 406-5406. Filed: November 3, 1997, 11:52 a.m. TRD-9714510 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, November 13, 1997, 10:30 a.m. TNRCC Office Complex, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building F, Room 3106 Austin Weather Modification Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will review minutes from the July 17, 1997 meeting, receive recertification of the Advisory Committee from the TNRCC; hear staff reports on Rain-Enhancement Activities, status of Weather Modification Permit Applications, status of statewide Weather Modification funding, review and make recommendations on applications for weather modification licenses and permits; discuss other business and next meeting location. Contact: George W. Bomar, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 0770. Filed: November 5, 1997, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9714695 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 1:00 p.m. TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, 12100 North IH35, Building F, Room 2210 Austin Texas Groundwater Protection Committee AGENDA: The Texas Groundwater Protection Committee will meet to discuss: subcommittee reports from Agricultural Chemicals, Data Management, Nonpoint Source, and Water Well Closure; presentation from Source Water Assessment and Protection, Discussion and possible action on Texas Comprehensive State Groundwater Protection Program; Abandoned Well Closure Technical Guidance Document, set future meeting dates; status update on Joint Monitoring and Contamination Report, update on RCT/Statewide Rule 8; TNRCC Rules Update and Public comment. Contact: Mary Ambrose, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 239- 4800. Filed: November 5, 1997, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9714694 Friday, November 21, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 12015 Park 35 Circle, Building E, Room 201S Austin Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council AGENDA: The Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council will hold its next meeting at the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) on November 21, 1997, Building E, Room 201S, 12015 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. with introductions, approval of June 13, 1997 meeting highlights and remarks by Chairman Barry R. McBee, TNRCC. The meeting will continue with discussion of Rules of Procedure, update on the Solid Waste Management Options for Texans" Conference, Waste Tire Program update, Municipal Solid Waste Issues, public comments, open discussion, confirmation of action items, confirmation of commission recommendations and schedule next meeting date. The meeting will adjourn by 5:00 p.m. Contact: Gary W. Trim, 12015 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-6708 or fax: (512) 239-6717. Filed: November 5, 1997, 7:59 a.m. TRD-9714640 Monday, December 1, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1889; TNRCC Docket Number 96-1790-AGR-E; KENNETH SIMPSON, Doing/Business/As KENNETH SIMPSON DAIRY. An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed April 10, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Kenneth Simpson doing business as Kenneth Simpson Dairy for water code violations in Johnson County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: November 3, 1997, 8:50 a.m. TRD-9714475 Monday, December 1, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1890; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0254-MSW-E; GIBSON RECYCLING, INC. An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed August 6, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Gibson Recycling, Inc. for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Jefferson County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: November 3, 1997, 8:49 a.m. TRD-9714471 Tuesday, December 2, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by MILITARY HIGHWAY WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION (WSC) to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Numbers 10551 and 20571 which authorize the provision of water and sewer utility service in Hidalgo County, Texas. The applicant also proposed to decertify a portion of CCN Number 10553 issued to North Alamo WSC. The proposed utility service area is located approximately .75 miles south of downtown Alamo, Texas and is generally bounded on the north by Ridge Road, on the east by Border Street, on the west by Morningside Road, and on the South by the floodway levee. The total area being requested includes approximately 3.472 acres and 633 current water utility customers and no current sewer utility customers. The water CCN matter has been designated as SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1879 and the sewer CCN matter has been designated as SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1880. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, SOAH, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: October 31, 1997, 8:27 a.m. TRD-9714394 Tuesday, December 2, 1997, 7:00 p.m. E.B. Cape Center, 4501 Leeland Houston Office of the Chief Clerk AGENDA: For an informal public meeting concerning an application by the CITY OF HOUSTON to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a registration (Proposed Registration Number MSW-40131) to construct and operate a Type V municipal solid waste transfer station. The proposed site contains about 12.98 acres of land and, if approved, will receive approximately 2000 tons of municipal solid waste per day. The proposed facility will be located on the southeast side of the City of Houston at 9225 Lawndale Avenue, northeast of the intersection of Loop IH610 and SH225 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. Contact: Annie Tyrone, Mail Code 108, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040. Filed: October 31, 1997, 11:33 a.m. TRD-9714409 Tuesday, December 2, 1997, 7:00 p.m. E.B. Cape Center, 4501 Leeland Houston Office of the Chief Clerk AGENDA: For an informal public meeting concerning an application by the CITY OF HOUSTON to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a registration (Proposed Registration Number MSW-40133) to construct and operate a Type V municipal waste transfer station. The proposed site contains about 3.46 acres of land and, if approved, will receive approximately 2000 tons of municipal solid waste per day. The proposed facility will be located on the northeast side of the City of Houston at 14400 Sommermeyer Road, between Sommermeyer Road, US-290, and Teague Road in Houston, Harris County, Texas. Contact: Annie Tyrone, Mail Code 108, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040. Filed: October 31, 1997, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9714411 Tuesday, December 2, 1997, 7:00 p.m. E.B. Cape Center, 4501 Leeland Houston Office of the Chief Clerk AGENDA: For an informal public meeting concerning an application by the CITY OF HOUSTON to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a registration (Proposed Registration Number MSW-40132) to construct and operate a Type V municipal waste transfer station. The proposed site contains about 2.77 acres of land and, if approved, will receive approximately 2,000 tons of municipal solid waste per day. The proposed facility will be located on the southwest side of the City of Houston at 5900 Westpark Drive, between Westpark Drive, Fountain View, and US-59 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. Contact: Annie Tyrone, Mail Code 108, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040. Filed: October 31, 1997, 11:35 a.m. TRD-9714410 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1498; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0069-AIR-E; MILWHITE INCORPORATED. An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed June 10, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Milwhite Incorporated for Texas Clean Air Act violations in Culberson County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: November 3, 1997, 8:49 a.m. TRD-9714470 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1892; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0444-MWD-E; WINDY HILL UTILITIES INC. An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed May 19, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Windy Hill Utilities Inc. for water code violations in Harris and Chambers Counties, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: November 3, 1997, 8:50 a.m. TRD-9714474 Monday, December 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1891; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0719-IHW-E; ASARCO INCORPORATED. An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed August 12, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Asarco Incorporated for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Nueces County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: November 3, 1997, 8:49 a.m. TRD-9714472 Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Amarillo Central Public Library, Board Room, (Second Floor), 413 East Fourth Street Amarillo AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on a petition filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by CANYON RIDGE INVESTMENT COMPANY to discontinue providing sewer utility service to homeowners in Siesta Addition Unit Number One (The Subdivision) in Randall County, Texas. The proposed effective date of the action is upon approval by the Commission. The area affected by this petition is located approximately seven miles north of Canyon, Texas and is generally bounded by McCormick Road on the South and Winery Road on the north and as specified in detail maps filed with the Commission and available for review at the utilities office at 1027 Tempe, Amarillo, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-97- 1881. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, SOAH, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: October 31, 1997, 8:26 a.m. TRD-9714393 Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Briscoe County Courthouse, 415 Main Street, District Courtroom, Silverton AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on a petition filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by DWIN S. DAVIS d.b.a. CORONADO SHORES WATER COMPANY to cease operations, discontinue providing water utility service and cancel water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number 12294 in Briscoe County, Texas. The proposed effective date of the action is August 31, 1997. The water utility service area is located approximately 10 miles northwest of Silverton, Texas and is generally bounded on the east by Yucca Drive, on the south by Arroya Drove, on the west by Cope Creek, on the north by North Mackenzie Road in Briscoe County and as specified in detail maps filed with the Commission and available for review at the utility's office at 2623 West Roxbury Street, Springfield, Missouri 65807. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1882. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, SOAH, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: October 31, 1997, 8:26 a.m. TRD-9714392 Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 6:30 p.m. Memphis City Hall, City Council Chambers, 712 Robertson Memphis, Texas AGENDA: For an informal public meeting concerning an application by the CITY OF MEMPHIS to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a permit (Proposed Permit Number MSW-2266) to construct and operate a Type IAE municipal solid waste facility. The proposed site contains about 48.0 acres of land and, if approved, will receive approximately 6.48 tons of municipal solid waste per day. The proposed facility will be located approximately 2500 feet SSE of the City of Memphis, 1.3 miles south of the intersection of US-287 and FM256 in Hall County, Texas. Contact: Annie Tyrone, Mail Code 108, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040. Filed: October 31, 1997, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9714407 Thursday, December 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Suite 1100 of the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1893; TNRCC Docket Number 96-1301-PST-E; JAMES CARTER. An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed June 6, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of James Carter for water code violations in Collins County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: November 3, 1997, 8:50 a.m. TRD-9714473 Thursday, December 11, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Morton City Hall, City Council Chambers, 201 East Wilson Morton AGENDA: For an informal public meeting concerning an application by the CITY OF MORTON to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a permit (Proposed Permit Number MSW-2268) to construct and operate a Type I AE municipal waste facility. The proposed site contains about 36.1 acres of land and, if approved, will receive approximately 1.07 tons of municipal solid waste per day. The proposed facility will be located approximately 1000 feet east of 8th Street, 3121 feet north of FM 1780, and approximately 0.25 NE of the City of Morton in Cochran County, Texas. Contact: Annie Tyrone, Mail Code 108, P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040. Filed: October 31, 1997, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9714408 Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on a petition filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by Ratepayers of the RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS. The Board of Directors of the Red River Authority of Texas approved an increase in water rates effective September 1, 1997, for its service area located in Wichita County, Texas. The rate increase affects two subdivisions, Lake Arrowhead Ranches Estates and Arrowhead Lake lots. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1883. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, SOAH, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: October 31, 1997, 8:25 a.m. TRD-9714391 Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 9:30 a.m. TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, 12118 North Interstate 35, Building E, Room 201S Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 97-0863-DIS; TOM GREEN COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT 3; for renewal of authority to adopt and impose a uniform operations and maintenance standby fee on undeveloped property within the District in the Dove Creek Subdivision in which water facilities and services are available. The District is requesting $120 per year per equivalent single-family connection (ESFC) for calendar years 1997, 1998, and 1999. Contact: Andy Lutringer, Mail Code 152, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711- 3087, (512) 239-6161. Filed: November 3, 1997, 11:12 a.m. TRD-9714496 Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Friday, November 7, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510 Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Discussion of possible action on the following Rules: Chapter 362, Definitions Chapter 372, Referral/Provision of Services Chapter 373, Supervision III. Adjournment Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701- 3942, (512) 305-6900. Filed: October 29, 1997, 4:36 p.m. TRD-9714349 Texas State Board of Pharmacy Wednesday-Thursday, November 18-19, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-225 Austin Board Business Meeting AGENDA: The Board will commence in open session to: (1) hear announcements concerning personnel; (2) consider for approval the minutes of the August 19, 1997, Board Business Meetings; (3) hear comments from Dean James Doluisio; (4) receive Final Report of Task Force to Review Class B (Nuclear) Pharmacy Rules; (5) consider for adoption amendments to sec.286.6 concerning preceptor requirements; (6) consider for possible proposal new sec.sec.291.51-291.55 and repeal of sec.sec.291.51-291.54 concerning Class B (Nuclear) Pharmacies; amendments to sec.283.2 and sec.283.4 expiration date for internship designation; sec.305.1 concerning pharmacy education requirements; sec.295.5 concerning pharmacist license or renewal fees; sec.291.6 concerning pharmacy license fees; (7) discussion of and possible action regarding the approval of FY 1997 Expenditures; FY 1998 Operating Budget; status of Travel Reduction Exemption; board Member Travel Budget; request for Exemption of summer Interns from FTE Cap; Peer Assistance Program Expenditures; Peer Assistance Program Contract; and Strategic Plan for Period 1999-2004; Strategic Plan and Legislative Appropriation Request Timetable and appoint board Strategic and Budget Planning Committee; Request to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating board Concerning the Offering of the External PharmD Degree by the Four Texas Colleges of Pharmacy and Discontinuation of the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Degree; On- Site Visit to Mail Service Pharmacy; reports on implementation of recommendations of Task Force on Contractual Arrangements for Pharmaceutical Services status or task Forces; Health Professions Council; Publication of Names of Licensees Subject to Confidential Disciplinary Orders; Biennial Renewal of Licenses; Implementation of Probation Fee; Pharmacist Certification; Error Prevention; Plan to Review All Agency Board Rules by August 1, 2001; Cash/Enforcement/Licensing Computer Program Conversion; Proposed SOAH Rules; Letter from Bennett F. Brooke, R.Ph., MSA, and Possible Formation of Task Force on Pharmacy Compensation and Patient Protection; appoint board Representative to the Examination Retake Committee; Preview of TSBP Web Page; (8) consider and take action on Proposed Agreed Board Orders; (9) consider Proposal for Decision in the Matter of David Tichenor, Jr. and Raul E. Guerra; (10) Executive Session to consider Agreed Board Orders, Proposal for Decision in the David Tichenor, Jr., and Raul E. Guerra; (11) Board Member/Staff Recognition of appointments and awards; (12) discuss items February 1998 agenda; (13) reports on recent and upcoming conferences and events. Contact: Texas State Board of Pharmacy, P.O. Box 21, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-8000. Filed: November 5, 1997, 8:43 a.m. TRD-9714662 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Friday, November 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 5601 Bridge Street, Suite 430 Fort Worth Investigative Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Review and possible action on cases 96159; 96165; 97053; 97097; 97131; 97133; 97136; 97150; 97152; 97153; 97180; 97181; 97191; 97192; 97195; 97196; 97197; 97198; 97199; 98005; 98006; 98007; 98010; 98011; 98012; 98013; 98017; and 98018. III. Review of miscellaneous correspondence IV. Adjourn Contact: Nina Hurter, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: November 4, 1997, 2:42 p.m. TRD-9714602 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Friday, November 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Apprentice Committee AGENDA: 1. Roll Call -- 9:00 a.m.; 2. Recognize staff and visitors; 3. Review and discussion of Board Charge to this committee; 4. Discussion and possible action on how much training would be required; 5. Discussion and possible action on what type of training would be required; 6. Discussion and possible action on tasks that an apprentice would be allowed to perform; 7. Discussion and possible action on amount of supervision that an apprentice would be required to work under; 8. Discuss possible effect on existing Law or Board rules; 9. Summarize; 10. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Lou Lane, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145, extension 222. Filed: November 4, 1997, 2:38 p.m. TRD-9714593 Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Friday, November 14, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 400A Austin AGENDA: Friday, November 14, 1997, 10:00 a.m. reading of the minutes: President's report; Executive Director's report; treasurer's report; public comments; discussion and possible adoption of rules that were published in the August 19, 1997 and October 3, 1997 Texas Register sec.382.1-382.6 and 379.1; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas Register rule changes regarding date requirements for sec.378 continuing medical education; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas Register rule changes regarding requirements and guidelines for residency directors and matters relating to residency supervision in sec.371.2(g) temporary license; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas Register rule changes regarding sec.380.1 hyperbaric oxygen; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas Register new rules to comply with Senate Bill 30 (relating to fraud and improper payments under the state medicaid program) sec.36.132(2) (B)-revoking license for convictions of felony under sec.36.131; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas Register new rules regarding telemedicine; proposal for decision and final order in the matter of the license of Gary Mellon, D.P.M; appearance by Don Canada, Executive Director of TPMA regarding continuing medical education for radiologic technicians; report on application process; exam report; complaint status report; report on survey results; the Board will go into executive session to discuss employment/personnel matters under Texas Government Code Annotated, sec.551.074; discussion and possible action regarding personnel matters; and set time, place and date for next scheduled meeting. NOTE: Items may be taken out of order. Contact: Janie Alonzo, P.O. Box 12216, Austin, Texas 78711-2216, (512) 305-7000. Filed: October 30, 1997, 2:02 p.m. TRD-9714368 Texas State Board of Examiners of Professionl Counselors Friday, November 14, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, 8407 Wall Street Austin Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: list of disciplinary sanctions; pending complaints (95-C040; 96-C009; 96-C017; 96-C019; 96-C021; 96-C022; 96- C027; 96-C030; 96-C038; 96-C039; 96-C040; 96-C060; 96-C061; 96-C062; 96-C077; 96-C081; 97-C005; 97-C010; 97-C035; 97-C038; 97-C047; 97-C055; 97-C061; 97-C070; 97-C071; 97-C072; 97-C073; 97-C074; 97-C075; 97-C083; 97-C084; 97-C085; 97-C086; 97-C090; 97-C091; 97-C093; 97-C095; 97-C096; 97-C097; 97-C099; 97-C100; 97-C107; 97-C109; 976-C110; 97-C113; 97-C115; 97-C117; 97-C119; 98-C001; 98-C002; 98- C004; 98-C005; 98-C006; 98-C007; 98-C008; 98-C009; 98-C010; 98-C011; 98-C012; 98-C013; 98-C014; 98-C015; 98-C016; 98-C017; 98-C018; 98-C019; 98-C020; 98-C021; 98-C022; 98-C023); and other business requiring no committee action. To request ADA accommodateion, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: John Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834-6658. Filed: November 3, 1997, 2:35 p.m. TRD-9714515 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 8:45 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-400A Austin Complaints Review Committee #1 AGENDA: Complaints Review Committee #1 will meet to discuss, consider and vote on recommendations for disposition of various complaints. The Committees will also go into Executive Session to take confidential interviews concerning pending complaints pursuant tosec.sec.5541.084, Texas Government Code, V.T.C.S. 1996, as well as Executive Session to seek legal advice pursuant to sec.sec.551.071, Texas Government Code, V.T.C.S. 1996. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700. Filed: October 30, 1997, 4:20 p.m. TRD-9714384 Texas Public Finance Authority Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 10:30 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, 105 West 15th Street, Room 106 Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of Minutes of October 10, 1997 Work Session, and October 27, 1997 Board Meeting. 3. Consider request for financing for Texas Department of Health Laboratory and Office Building, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, in the amount of $32,621,000. and select method of sale. 4. Discussion of Moody's Frequent Issuer Pricing program. 5. Discussion of the November 4, 1997 sale of Series 1997A and 1997B Building Revenue Bonds. 6. Other business. 7. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities, who have special communication or other needs, who are planning to attend the meeting should contact Jeanine Barron or Marce Watkins at (512) 463-5544. Requests should be made as fare in advance as possible. Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5544. Filed: November 4, 1997, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9714613 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Docket Number 16705; project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit, agency structure and administrative procedures, budget, business plan, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: November 4, 1997, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9714597 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin REVISED AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Docket Number 16705, 17751 (this docket added to revised agenda); project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit, agency structure and administrative procedures, budget, business plan, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: November 4, 1997, 4:56 p.m. TRD-9714628 Railroad Commission of Texas Friday, November 7, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Petroleum Club, 501 West Wall Street Midland AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas in partnership with the Texas Regional Petroleum Technology Transfer Council, the University of Texas at Austin's Bureau of Economic Geology and Petroleum Engineering Department, Texas A&M University's Department of Petroleum Engineering, the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Associations, the Texas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, the Independent Producers Association of America, and regional associations, will conduct a seminar on "Production Incentives and Technology Transfer". 8:00 -- 8:30 -- Registration 8:30 -- 8:45 -- The presentation will be called to order by Chairman Charles Matthews 10:45 -- 11:00 -- District Information and wrap-up by District Director Contact: David Schieck, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463- 6810. Filed: October 31, 1997, 7:59 a.m. TRD-9714385 Friday, November 7, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Petroleum Club, 501 West Wall Street Midland REVISED AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas in partnership with the Texas Regional Petroleum Technology Transfer Council, the University of Texas at Austin's Bureau of Economic Geology and Petroleum Engineering Department, Texas A&M University's Department of Petroleum Engineering, the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Associations, the Texas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, the Independent Producers Association of America, and regional associations, will conduct a seminar on "Production Incentives and Technology Transfer". 8:00 -- 8:30 -- Registration 8:30 -- 8:45 -- The presentation will be called to order by Chairman Charles Matthews 10:45 -- 11:00 -- District Information and wrap-up by District Director Contact: David Schieck, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463- 6810. Filed: October 31, 1997, 7:59 a.m. TRD-9714390 Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association Thursday, November 6,1997, 9:30 a.m. 4000 South IH35 Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes for the Public Meeting of August 21, 1997. III. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the Following Renewal Applications: A. Nabisco, Inc. B. Parker-Hannifin Corporation C. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company D. Union Tank Car Company E. Occidental Chemical Corporation F. Hyatt Corporation G. HEALTHSOUTH Corporation H. Rohm and Haas Company I. The Limited, Inc. J. Dean Foods Company K. Overnite Transportation Company L. Lockheed Martin Corporation M. AAA Cooper Transportation N. VF Corporation O. International Paper Company IV. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on Declaration and Certification of Impairment for Montgomery Ward and Montgomery Ward Plan of Withdrawal from the Texas Certified Self- Insurer Program. V. Report from Guaranty Association on Status of Transfer of Claims Administration from Montgomery Ward to Guaranty Association VI. Other Business. VII. Discussion of Future Meeting Dates. VIII. Adjournment. Contact: Judy Roach, 1600 San Jacinto Center, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-2514. Filed: October 29, 1997, 4:36 p.m. TRD-9714350 Council on Sex Offender Treatment Professional Licensing and Certification Division, Texas Department of Health Sunday, November 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Sam Houston State University, Criminal Justice Center, Sam Houston Avenue Huntsville Clinical Issues Committee AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: adoption of the minutes of the last meeting; recommendations concerning (surgical castration; civil commitment/sexual predators; registration/notification; juvenile sex offender legislation); other business requiring no committee action; and public comment. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Grace L. Davis, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 4530. Filed: October 30, 1997, 2:03 p.m. TRD-9714369 Sunday, November 9, 1997, 10:15 a.m. Sam Houston State University, Criminal Justice Center, Sam Houston Avenue Huntsville Joint Meeting of the Council on Sex Offender Treatment and the Interagency Advisory Committee AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: adoption of the minutes of the last meeting; executive director's report; update on the transfer to the Texas Department of Health's Professional Licensing and Certification Division; Clinical Issues Committee report (recommendations for surgical castration; civil commitment/sexual predators; registration/notification; and juvenile sex offender legislation); other business requiring no council action; and public comment. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Grace L. Davis, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 4530. Filed: October 30, 1997, 2:03 p.m. TRD-9714370 Texas Skill Standards Board Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 1:00 p.m. InfoMart, Room 7011, 1950 Stemmons Freeway Dallas Full Board AGENDA: 1:00 p.m. -- Call to Order, Announcements, Public Comment, Approval of Minutes, Discussion: Role of Texas Skill Standards Board (TSSB) at the Skills Summit; Discussion and Approval: TSSB Recognition Awards for Texas Industry Partnerships; Updates: Texas Industry Partnerships; Break; Briefing and Discussion: Texans Work Program; Discussion: 1997-1998 TSSB Workplan and Staffing/Resources Update; Adjourn. Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Alexa Ray, (512) 936-8110 (or Relay Texas 800-735-2988) at least two (2) days before this meeting so that arrangements can be made. Contact: Alexa Ray, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936-8110. Filed: November 3, 1997, 12:40 p.m. TRD-9714511 Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 311 North Fifth Street, Hearings Room Temple AGENDA: Minutes of September 10, 1997 Board Meeting; District Director Appointments; Reports from Agencies and Guests; District Capacity Building; Public Information/Education Report; 1997 Annual Statewide Meeting of District Directors; District Director Election Update; NACD Annual Meeting; State Board/Association Cooperative Agreement; 1998 Texas Environmental Excellence Awards; American Heritage Rivers Initiative; Senate Bill 1 Regional Planning; NRCS Field Office Structure; Fiscal Year 1997 Technical Assistance Grant Funds; Fiscal Year 1998 Subchapter H Technical Assistance Allocations; Fiscal Year 1998 Expenditure Report Ending October 31, 1997; Fiscal Year 1998 Travel Budget Allocations; District Financial Statement Status Report; Statewide Board Member Training Requirements; Management Control Audit Status Report; Senate Bill 503 Status Report; Section 319 Status Report; TMDL Development in the Arroyo Colorado; Coastal Nonpoint Source Programs; TNRCC Dam Safety Task Force; Source Water Assessment Program; Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program; TNRCC Poultry Litter Study; Activity Report for Coastal Coordination Council; 1998 Senate Bill 503 Cost Share; North Concho River Brush Control Project; Board Member Travel; Human Resources Staffing Report; State Wildlife Clinic; Next Regular State Board Meeting- January 21, 1998. Contact: Robert G. Buckley, P.O. Box 658, Temple, Texas 76503, (254) 773-2250. Filed: November 4, 1997, 3:49 p.m. TRD-9714622 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Thursday, November 13, 1997, 5:00 p.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: The Finance and Audit Committee of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call -- Chairman Roger Benavides II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Financial Report IV. Agency Operations Budget V. Review Status of Audit Plan VI. Future Agenda Items VII. Adjourn Committee Meeting. Contact: Terry Rodriguez, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469-3070. Filed: November 4, 1997, 3:45 p.m. TRD-9714618 Texas Southern University Thursday, November 6, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Executive Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: General personnel Issues. Contact: Dr. Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: November 3, 1997, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9714480 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Academic Affairs Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Progress reports of academic activities and programs. Executive Session. Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: November 3, 1997, 9:49 a.m. TRD-9714481 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 11:15 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Finance and Buildings and Grounds Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Matters relating to financial reporting systems, and budgets; fiscal reports from the administration; investments, contract awards; and informational items. Executive Session. Contact: Dr. Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: November 3, 1997, 9:49 a.m. TRD-9714482 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 12:30 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Development Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Reports from the Administration on University Fund-Raising efforts. Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: November 3, 1997, 9:53 a.m. TRD-9714486 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 1:15 p.m., Rescheduled from November 6, 1997 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Student Services Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Progress reports to receive informational items. Executive Session. Contact: Dr. Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: November 3, 1997, 9:53 a.m. TRD-9714485 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 2:15 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Personnel Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Ratification of appointments of instructional personnel, academic personnel changes. Executive Session. Contact: Dr. Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: November 3, 1997, 9:53 a.m. TRD-9714484 Friday, November 21, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 3100 Cleburne, Robert J. Terry Library, Fifth Floor Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Minutes; Report of the President; Report from standing committees; Executive Session. Contact: Dr. Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: November 3, 1997, 9:53 a.m. TRD-9714483 Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Friday, November 7, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Administration Building, Akron and Broadway Avenues, Texas Tech University Lubbock Board of Regents AGENDA: 8:30 a.m.: Call to Order, Invocation and Introduction of Guests; Executive Session; The Board will convene into Executive Session to consider matters permissible under State Law including (i) consultation with its attorneys pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code; (ii) consideration of the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property pursuant to sec.551.072, Texas Government Code: a) consideration of purchase of property at 6610 Quaker Avenue, Lubbock, Texas; and b) consideration of lease of property to City of Lubbock for fire station;(iii) consideration of negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations pursuant to sec.551.073, Texas Government Code; (iv) deliberations on personnel matters pursuant to sec.551.074, (evaluation of performance, duties and salary adjustments of University employees) Texas Government Code; and (v) conferring with its employees pursuant to sec.551.075, Texas Government Code; (vi) deliberation regarding security devices pursuant to sec.551.076, Texas Government Code. At approximately 9:45 a.m. or immediately following Executive Session: Convene into Open Session to recess into Meetings of the Standing Committee, (Academic, Clinical and Student Affairs; Finance and Administration; and Facilities) to develop reports to the Board. At approximately 11:00 a.m. or immediately following conclusion of the committee meetings, Convene as Committee of the Whole and Meeting of the Board of Regents to consider and act on: Approval of minutes of regular Board meeting held on August 22, 1997; Commissioning of police officers; Approval of the 1998-1999 Traffic and Parking Regulations for Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, including an increase in parking fees; Authorization to postpone revision of the Guidelines for Periodic Evaluation of Tenured Faculty (the "Guidelines:) and implementation of the procedures, rules and regulations implementing this board of Regents policy; Revisions to Board of Regents Policy 04.05, Contracting Policies and Procedures; Approval of revisions to Board of Regents Policy 04.11, Investment of Institutional Funds and Board of Regents Policy 05.06, Investment Policy Statement for Endowment Funds; Authorization for the establishment of a tax exempt commercial paper note program under the Revenue Financing System for equipment acquisitions and for interim financing of capital improvements for Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Consideration of approval of the Texas Tech Campus Master Plan; Authorization for the Office of the Chancellor to proceed with a project; to establish a project budget; to approve the alignment and schematic design of Texas Tech University Boulevard from Indiana Avenue at 19th Street to Quaker Avenue and Loop 289; to authorize preparation of documents for submittal to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating board and review and approval; and upon approval, to proceed with contract documents with the receipt of bids and with the awarding of a construction contract for the construction of the Texas Tech University Boulevard -- Phase I and Phase II (from Indiana Avenue through the intersection at Brownfield Highway, through the railroad crossing and through the intersection at 4th Street and the tie back into Indiana Avenue); Consideration of approval of actions required by uniform admission legislation enacted by the 75th Legislature; Consideration of recommendations of the Board of Regents Ad Hoc Committee on Admission Standards on which action has not already been taken; Consideration of approval of an Irrigation and Landscape Master Plan ("ILMP") as an integral part of the Campus Master Plan; Report of Academic Clinical and Student Affairs Committee; Report on Finance and Administration Committee; Report of Facilities Committee; Report of Activities of the Investment Advisory Committee; Quarterly update on progress of Campus Care Givers with regard to a plan for campus beautification; Report on plans and progress of the Office of Cultural Diversity; Consideration of appropriate action, if any, on items discussed in Executive Session; The Chancellor's Quarterly Report; and Adjournment. NOTE: The times noted herein are estimates only; the meeting will be called to order at 8:30 a.m. and continue until adjournment. Contact: James. L. Crowson, Box 42013, Lubbock Texas 79409-2013, (806) 742-0012. Filed: November 3, 1997, 11:27 a.m. TRD-9714502 Texas Department of Transportation Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor, Delegation Room Austin Board of Directors of the Texas Turnpike Authority Division AGENDA: Approval of Minutes. Project Development Opportunities. Pending Projects-Status Reports and Discussion. Executive Session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters, management personnel evaluations, designation, assignments and duties. Discuss Public/Private Policy Rulemaking Advisory Committee. Discuss development of rules for: Bylaws of Board; Access to Board; Contracting. Discuss contract status reports and approve current contract transfers. Open comment period. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: November 4, 1997, 9:22 a.m. TRD-9714551 University of Houston Monday, November 10, 1997, 1:00 p.m. S&RII Building, Room 201, University of Houston Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: Old Business A. Approval of October 20, 1997 minutes. New Business I. Renewal Protocols A. R195016 -- "Opioid Receptor Signal Transduction Mechanisms II. Other Business A. Discussion of December meeting. Contact: Charles Raflo, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77204, (713) 743- 9191. Filed: November 4, 1997, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9714554 University Interscholastic League Monday, November 3, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Club Hotel, IH35 at Martin Luther King Boulevard Austin Waiver Review Board AGENDA: AA. Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Lance Whitehead representing Carlisle High School in Carlisle, Texas. BB. Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Michael P. Branson representing Plantation High School in Plantation, Texas. CC. Request for waiver of the Parent-Residence Ruld by Juan Antonio Josso II representing McCollum High School in San Antonio, Texas. DD. Request for a waiver of the Four-Year Rule by Curtis Carter representing Fossil Ridge High School in Keller, Texas Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: October 30, 1997, 3:45 p.m. TRD-9714380 Monday, November 3, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Club Hotel, IH35 at Martin Luther King Boulevard Austin Waiver Review Board EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: AA. Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Lance Whitehead representing Carlisle High School in Carlisle, Texas. BB. Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Michael P. Branson representing Plantation High School in Plantation, Texas. CC. Request for waiver of the Parent-Residence Ruld by Juan Antonio Josso II representing McCollum High School in San Antonio, Texas. DD. Request for a waiver of the Four-Year Rule by Curtis Carter representing Fossil Ridge High School in Keller, Texas EE. Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Jason Lynn Pruett representing McKinney High School in McKinney, Texas. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Case had to be added because this case must be heard and eligibility decided before next scheduled game. Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: October 31, 1997, 11:57 p.m. TRD-9714412 The University of Texas System Wednesday-Thursday, November 12-13, 1997, 3:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively 11/12 -- Cancun B, Four Points Hotel by Sheraton, 3777 North Expressway; 11/13 -- Gorgas Board Room, Gorgas Hall, U.T. Brownsville, 80 Fort Brown Brownsville Board of Regents Standing Committees AGENDA: To consider chancellor's docket (submitted by System Administration); Amendments to Regents' Rules and Regulations; Matters Related to The University of Texas Investment Management Company (UTIMCO); degree programs; Proposed adoption of resolutions regarding Issuance of Permanent University Fund Bonds and Revenue Financing System Bonds; System-wide Internal Audit Plan; U.T. Austin -- Selection of Artist and Contract Award for a Commemorative Statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; buildings and grounds matters including approval of design development plans; appropriation; building name and building plaque; proposed ground lease/agreement related to construction of expanded Taylor Hall annex at U.T. Austin; presentations by those who have requested to appear regarding diversity issues at U.T. Austin; and real estate matters in Executive Session all as detailed on the complete agenda. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981, (512) 499-4402. Filed: November 4, 1997, 9:15 a.m. TRD-9714550 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Thursday, November 6, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Hearing AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments on the Following Proposed Amended Rule: Chapter 134, Guidelines for Medical Services, Charges, and Payments Rule 134.1002, Upper Extremities Treatment Guidelines 3. Adjournment Contact: Bob Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5890. Filed: October 31, 1997, 11:18 a.m. TRD-9714404 Thursday, November 6, 1997, at 10:30 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Hearing AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes for the Public Hearing of October 8, 1997 and Public Meeting of October 9, 1997 3. Discussion, and Possible Action on Requests for Renewal of Certificate of Authority to Self-Insure 4. Discussion, and Possible Action regarding and relating to duties, responsibilities and/or actions of TWCC and/or the Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association and/or Director of Self-Insurance Regulation Regarding and Relating to Self-Insurance and/or Montgomery Ward and Company, Inc., including Withdrawal of Certified Self-Insurer from Self-Insurance 5. Report, Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on Selection of National Search Firm for Executive Director 6. Discussion, and Possible Action on Commissioner Committee/Board Assignments 7-15 Discussion, and Possible Action on Adoption of Rules: Rule 128.5, 126.6, 134.1003, Rule 125.1, 125.2, 129.3, 133.103, 166.1, 147.11, 102.2, 114.4 and 108.1 16. Discussion, and Possible Action on Withdrawal of Proposal of Amendments to Rules: Rule 164.3, 164.4, 164.7, 164.8, and 164.10 17. Discussion, and Possible Action on Proposal of Amendments to Rules and New Rules: Rule 164.1, 164.2, 164.3, 164.4, 164.5, 164.6, 164.7, 164.8, 164.10, 164.11, 164.12, 164.13, 164.15, 164.16 (new) and 164.17 (new) 18. Discussion, and Possible Action on the Application and Appointment of members to serve on the Medical Advisory Committee. 19. Report on the Memorandum of Understanding between the Texas Department of Insurance and TWCC related to Utilization Review of Health Care Services under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act 20. Executive Session. 21. Action on Matters Considered in Executive Session 22. General Reports, Discussion and Possible Action on issues relating to Commission activities 23. Confirmation on Future Public Meeting dates 24. Adjournment Contact: Bob Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5890. Filed: October 31, 1997, 11:21 a.m. TRD-9714405 Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Friday, November 14, 1997, 10:00 a.m. John H. Reagan State Office Building, Room 106, 105 West 15th Street Austin Strategic Planning Committee AGENDA: Call to Order; Introduction of Members; Public Comment; Discussion of the Role of the Committee; Discussion of the Role of the State Agency Workgroup; What is the Goal of the Committee? What is the Process that will be followed? What is the Timeline for the Committee's Work? -- Adjourn. Notice; Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103 (or Relay Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936-8103. Filed: November 4, 1997, 4:56 p.m. TRD-9714627 Regional Meetings Meetings filed October 29, 1997 Edwards Aquifer Authority, Joint Meeting of Research and Technology Committee and Aquifer Management Planning Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, November 6, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9714346. Workforce Development Board of the Coastal Bend, RFP Committee, met at 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, First Floor, Corpus Christi, November 4, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Robert Ramirez, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 889-5300, Ext. 108. TRD-9714343. Meetings filed October 30, 1997 Canyon Regional Water Authority, Regular Board, will meet at Holiday Inn, 1051 IH35 East, New Braunfels, November 24, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gloria Kaufman, 850 Lakeside Pass, New Braunfels, Texas 78130- 8233, (830) 609-0543. TRD-9714367. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors Regular Meeting, met at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, November 5, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9714353. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met in emergency session at 205 North Travis, Sherman, November 3, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD- 9714360. Hockley County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, November 4, 1997 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (806) 894-9654. TRD- 9714371. Kendall Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, November 5, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leta Schlinke or Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (830) 249-8012, fax: (830) 249-3975. TRD-9714358. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, met at 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, November 6, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD- 9714362. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Bicycle Mobility Task Force, met at 114 West Commerce, Room "B", Municipal Plaza Building, San Antonio, November 5, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ericksen, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD- 9714377. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Technical Advisory Committee, met at Bexar County Public Works, Vista Verde, 233 North Pecos, Fourth Floor Conference Room, San Antonio, November 7, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janet A. Kennison, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9714378. Shackelford Water Supply Corporation, Directors, met at Highway 180, Fort Griffin Restaurant, Albany, November 5, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Gaynell Perkins, Box 11, Albany, Texas 76430, (940) 345-6868 or (915) 762-2575. TRD-9714355. South Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 901 Kennedy Street, Zapata, November 6, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Myrna V. Herbst, P.O. Box 1757, Laredo, Texas 78044-1757, (210) 722-0546. TRD-9714361. Uvalde County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 209 North High Street, Uvalde, November 3, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Alida E. Lopez, 209 North High Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, (830) 278-1106, extension 16. TRD-9714381. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, November 6, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from W. Carson Wages or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, (903) 763-4891. TRD-9714379. Meetings filed October 31, 1997 Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Director, met at 305 Eskew, Bastrop, November 3, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Ducloux, Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9714389. Central Texas Opportunities, Inc., Board of Directors, met at 1200 South Frio Street, Coleman, November 5, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gloria J. Mitchell, P.O. Box 820, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-4167. TRD- 9714445. Concho Valley WorkforceDevelopment Board, met at 1621 University, San Angelo, November 6, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Brown, Tom Green County Judge, 112 West Beauregard, San Angelo, Texas 76903, (915) 653- 3318. TRD-9714396. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, President's Luncheon, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Executive Conference Room "A", Second Floor, Dallas, November 4, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9714427. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Commuter Rail Advisory Committee, Irving Yard, met at 4801 Rock Island Road, Dallas, November 5, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9714429. East Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, November 6, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9714399. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Workforce Procurement Ad-Hoc Committee, met at 209 North Getty Street, Conference Room, Uvalde, November 3, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830) 876-1200. TRD-9714430. North Texas Tollway Authority, Benefits and Compensation Committee, met at 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, November 7, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD-9714406. San Patricio Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1146 East Market, Sinton, November 13, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathryn Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364-5402. TRD-9714428. Meetings filed November 3, 1997 Bell-Milam-Falls Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at Corporation Office, FM 485 West, Cameron, November 6, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Box 0150, Cameron, Texas 76520-150, (254) 697-4016. TRD- 9714514. Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Office of Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, 4430 Highway 115, South of Mount Vernon, November 10, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, (903) 860-3400. TRD-9714512. East Texas Council of Governments, CEO Board of Directors, met at 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, November 10, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD- 9714524. Hale County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Cotton Patch Cafe, 3314 Olton Road, Plainview, November 5, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Linda Jaynes, 302 West Eighth Street, Plainview, Texas, 79072, (806) 293-4226. TRD-9714461. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Local Workforce Development Board, met at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, November 12, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9714541. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, November 12, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9714542. Stephens County Rural Water Supply Corporation, met in a regularly scheduled monthly meeting, at 206 FM 3099, Breckenridge, November 6, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Barton, P.O. Box 1621, Breckenridge, Texas 76424, (254) 559-6180. TRD-9714544. Texas Council Risk Management Fund, Executive Committee, will meet at Red Lion Hotel, 6121 I-35 North, Sundance Room, Austin, November 13, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Spencer McClure, 8140 Mopac Expressway, Building 3, Suite 240, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 346-6921. TRD-9714493. Texas Council Risk Management Fund, Annual Meeting, will meet at Red Lion Hotel, 6121 I-35 North, Salons F and G, Austin, November 14, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Spencer McClure, 8140 Mopac Expressway, Building 3, Suite 240, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 794-9268. TRD-9714494. Texas Council Risk Management Fund, Board of Trustees and Advisory Committee, will meet at Red Lion Hotel, 6121 I-35 North, Salons F and G, Austin, November 14, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Spencer McClure, 8140 Mopac Expressway, Building 3, Suite 240, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 794-9268. TRD-9714495. Wheeler County Appraisal, Board of Directors, will meet at 103 East Texas, Courthouse Square, Wheeler, November 17, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Larry Schoenhals, P.O. Box 1200, Wheeler, Texas 79096, (806) 826- 5900. TRD-9714468. Meetings filed November 4, 1997 Bosque County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 202 South Highway 6, Meridian, November 13, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janice Henry, P.O. Box 393, Meridian, Texas 76665-0393, (254) 435-2304. TRD-9714590. Brown County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, November 10, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Doran E. Lemke, 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, Texas 76801, (915) 643-5676. TRD-9714601. Central Texas Council of Governments, KTUTS Combined Policy Board-Technical Committee, met at 302 East Central (Classroom), Belton, November 10, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Reed, MPO Director, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 933-7075, extension 203. TRD-9714620. Colorado County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 400 Spring Street, (Grand Jury Room), Columbus, November 12, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 78934, (409) 732-8222. TRD-9714553. Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, met at Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oaklawn Avenue, Dallas, November 13, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9714596. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Directors and Grants Application Review Committees, will meet at Highwy 190, Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, Livingston, November 20, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9714617. Elm Creek Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 508 Avenue "E", Moody, November 10, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rita Foster, P.O. Box 538, Moody, Texas, 76557, (254) 853-3838. TRD-9714600. Gregg Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, November 12, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marvin F. Hahn, Jr., 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, Texas 75604, (903) 238- 8823. TRD-9714629. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Local Workforce Development Board, met at 925 Columbus Avenue, Waco, November 13, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 925 Columbus Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (254) 756-7822. TRD-9714614. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Board of Directors Annual Meeting, met at Knox Hall, I-35 and University Parks Drive, Waco, November 13, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 925 Columbus Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (254) 756-7822. TRD-9714615. Hood County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 1902 West Pearl Street, District Office, Granbury, November 14, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Harold Chestnut, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048, (817) 573-2471. TRD-9714624. Hood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 1902 West Pearl Street, District Office, Granbury, November 18, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Harold Chestnut, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048, (817) 573-2471. TRD-9714625. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, will meet at 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, November 18, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Cynthia Brown, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9714591. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, will meet at 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, November 20, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Maria Langheinz, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9714592. Red Bluff Water Power Control District, Board of Directors, met at 111 West Second Street, Pecos, November 10, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Ed Miller, 111 West Second Street, Pecos, Texas 79772, (915) 445-2037. TRD-9714560. Upshur County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Warren and Trinity Streets, Gilmer, November 10, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, (903) 843-3041. TRD- 9714594. Workforce Development Board of the Coastal Bend, Board of Directors, met at Holiday Inn-Airport, 5549 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, November 12, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shelley Franco, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 889-5300, extension 107. TRD- 9714595. Meetings filed November 5, 1997 Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG), North East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, will meet at Titus County Civic Center, 1800 Jefferson, Mount Pleasant, November 17, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9714687. Clear Creek Watershed Regional Flood Control District, Board of Directors, will meet at 3519 Liberty Drive, Council Chambers, Pearland, November 20, 1997, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janis Lowe, 1414 South Friendwood Drive, Friendwood, Texas 77546, (281) 482-1122. TRD-9714641. Education Service Center, Region XI, Board of Directors, will meet at 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, November 17, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ray L. Chancellor, ESC XI, 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76106, (817) 625-5311. TRD-9714673. Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, November 10, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angi Couch, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-5434. TRD- 9714642. Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, November 10, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9714696. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, November 12, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9714565. High Plains Underground Water Conservation District One, Board, met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, November 11, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762- 0181. TRD-9714661. High Plains Underground Water Conservation District One, Board, met with revised agenda, at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, November 11, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762-0181. TRD-9714686. Tri-County Special Utility District, (SUD), Board of Directors, met at Highway 7 East, Marlin, November 10, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patsy Booher, P.O. Box 976, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 803-3553. TRD-9714581. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, November 18, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736, TRD- 9714663.